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Flame Dance Studios Teachers
Why we're called Flame - All of the women that made it happen

Studio Director

Eleri Jones BA Hons, PGCE

Eleri Jones - Flame Dance Studios

The studio's director and principal, Eleri Jones has been involved in many different aspects of teaching, coaching, and education in the community in South Wales. Eleri has gained 100% pass rate in I.S.T.D (The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing) examinations from pre-primary to Advanced 2. As a registered member of the ISTD and holding a Level 4 Diploma in Dance Education, Eleri is deeply committed to fostering excellence in her students. 

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With over 15 years of teaching experience, including in SEN units, and qualifications in Secondary Education and Dance Education Eleri is highly qualified.

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Her lessons are known for being upbeat, fun, and engaging. With younger students, Eleri loves incorporating imagination and storytelling, while her older classes are filled with joy and positivity. Eleri’s classes are designed to build not only technical skills but also confidence, creativity, and a love of movement. Parents appreciate her ability to nurture each student’s growth, both as dancers and individuals.

Ballet Director and Teacher 

Layla Richardson

Layla Richardson - Flame Dance Studios

Layla has been dancing since the age of two and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her ballet classes. Currently working towards her Level 4 Diploma in Dance Education (DDE), Layla has achieved the top marks of distinction in all of her ballet exams, including on pointe, and has performed with the English Youth Ballet and at prestigious venues like St David’s Hall and Wales Millennium Centre.

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Known for her patient and progressive teaching style, Layla helps students build strong foundations in ballet. With over 5 years of teaching experience, she creates a caring and supportive environment where children feel comfortable, allowing them to grow in both confidence and skill. Layla’s thoughtful exercises guide students through each step of their ballet journey, ensuring they master the fundamentals while feeling nurtured and encouraged. Her students love her warm approach, and parents appreciate how she fosters steady and meaningful progress.

Early Years Specialist and all Styles Teacher

Ffion Roberts

Ffion Roberts - Flame Dance Studios

Ffion has been teaching children in various sports and dance disciplines for over 10 years, and she’s well on her way to completing her Level 4 Diploma in Dance Education (DDE), having already passed multiple modules. Her impressive record includes a 100% pass rate in I.S.T.D exams up to Advance 1 and performances at national competitions and Disneyland Paris.

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Ffion creates a welcoming and structured environment that young dancers thrive in. She is particularly brilliant with our younger students, combining care and fun to foster a love of dance. Tap is her forte and her classes are known for helping students gain confidence in this intricate style. Parents appreciate Ffion’s ability to balance joy with focus, ensuring each child’s progress while making dance a fun, engaging experience. She builds strong relationships with the children and the children love attending her classes.  

Caitlin Taylor - Flame Dance Studios

Assistant 

Megan Roberts

​Megan supports the studio as a part-time assistant, bringing her background in both dance and sports education. She has been dancing since she was two years old and started teaching children in sports over 10 years ago. Outside the studio, Megan works as an osteopath, blending her knowledge of movement and body mechanics with her love for dance to support our students' development. Megan's energy and experience are invaluable, particularly with our younger dancers.

Commercial Teacher

Caitlin Taylor

Caitlin is a world champion in Commercial Hip Hop, and her accolades include two British Championship titles and three Welsh Championship titles. With a competitive spirit and a love for high-energy, street-inspired dance, Caitlin brings excitement and precision to every class. She inspires students to reach their full potential, helping them learn cutting-edge moves while building strength, coordination, and style.

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